Fundamental Research Group Associate (Biotech)

 
"I can succeed as a Fundamental Research Group (FRG) Associate at Capital Group."

As a Fundamental Research Group Associate, you will work closely with Investment Professionals to drive deep research on long term fundamental issues in the biotech industry to generate returns for our clients. You will partner with Investment Professionals on their coverage to help generate investment ideas and work as a key contributor to the investment process. This includes monitoring holdings by researching and analyzing companies and related industries, financial modeling, drafting reports, facilitating meetings with management teams, sell-side firms and industry experts.

Key Requirements:

• You have a minimum of 2 years of investment research experience in buy-side research or sell-side research.

• You hold an MD or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline. For candidates with an MD, prior laboratory or research experience is required.

• You have a consistent track record of top accomplishments at every step of your educational and professional career. You have an internal drive to always do more, and better than before.

• You have experience in successfully statistically analyzing clinical trials, evaluating mechanisms of action, and translating scientific and clinical findings with positive predictive value.

• You have experience accurately assessing scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial developments affecting biotech companies.

• You demonstrate the ability to leverage AI tools to drive higher quality and more comprehensive research.

• You have extensive experience with detailed financial modeling and fundamental analysis, working with sell-side firms and industry consultants, utilizing research tools, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, clinical data, and other resources to generate differentiated investment insights.

• You are passionate about a career in equity research with a strong interest in long-only investing and posing insightful questions to experts is routine for you.

• You possess intellectual curiosity, strong analytical capabilities, and an interest in understanding emerging trends across healthcare, biotechnology, and capital markets.

• You’ve successfully built trusted relationships both inside and outside the organization, and view feedback as essential to learning and continuous improvement.

You may be asked to submit scientific publications or presentations, fundamental analysis research, and/or stock pitch as part of the interview process. 

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San Francisco Base Salary Range: $165,185-$264,296

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New York Base Salary Range: $150,155-$240,248

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.